eMotor Design Engineer
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eMotor Design Engineer
About Canoo
Canoos mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a worldclass teamtodeploy this sustainable mobility revolution.We have developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with pioneering technologies awardwinning designs and a unique business model that spans all owners in the full lifecycle of the vehicle. Canoo is starting production and is distinguished by its pioneering and experienced team of technologists engineers and designers. With offices around the country the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves are motivated by purpose and possess a strong desire to get things done.
The Canoo Way
Canoos success is the direct result of our disciplined application of our core operating principles and drills which are based on three main principles: Think 80/20 (Important versus less important) Act 30/30 (Reduce waste and increase output) and Live 90/10 (We have each others back). We hire based on MET Mindset Equipment and willingness to Train and seek individuals that take accountability and deliver results being Humble Hungry to succeed and Hunting for opportunities to win. We train our team to engage with each other by modulating between their intellect (iQ) and emotional intelligence (eQ) applying Facts Finesse and Force when they communicate. The principles and drills of the CANOO Way have been fundamental to our success our ability to grow continuously improve innovate and are at the core of our daytoday operations.
Job Purpose
The eMotor Design Engineer will be responsible for component development and validation of cuttingedge electric vehicle drive units. The eMotor Design Engineer will focus on drive unit design analysis issue resolution as well as validation. Make design decisions on drive unit electric motor architectures with strong focus on stator and rotor electromagnetic design with the intent to qualify the design for mass production. Collaborate with a talented team of design CAE and system engineers to create a highly integrated drive unit assembly with electric traction motor geartrain cooling and power electronics.The position oversees design and release of components and must have familiarity with current eDrive systems to maintain a level of competitiveness in target setting.
Responsibilities 80s of the Position)
- Create conceptual designs perform electromechanical analyses develop detailed designs lead cross functional teams support product prototype and pilot build fabrication and testing.
- Select and collaborate directly with drive unit component suppliers setting requirements and quality standards.
- Drive the design and development of eMotors for use in electric vehicle powertrains from concept through fabrication.
- Support highperformance motors and resolvers through purposeful design driving continuous improvement and quality output.
- Define and drive research using advanced experience and understanding of motors and resolvers to recommend product improvements and innovative motor architectures
- Use simulation background to investigate product anomalies and optimize design of new products
- Support the definition of test conditions pass/fail criteria for subsystems and completed system.
- Correlate life testing to life predictions refining analysis/models collaborating with CAE engineers.
- Post process test results identify rootcause of potential issues and make design recommendations to meet the highest level of durability efficiency and performance for Canoo vehicles.
- Support vehicle testing to correlate to bench/dyno testing.
Required Experience
- Bachelors Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or similar.
- 3 years of Automotive powertrain development and validation experience including rotating electric machine NVH and power electronic disciplines.
- Firsthand experience on development and validation of electric drive unit components and assemblies from prototype into production scenarios.
- Must have design and test experience with electric motors (IPM and induction traction motors) mechanisms and electromagnetic design/analysis software (JMAG/COMSOL/MotorCAD/Etc)
- Strong understanding of mechanical and thermal physics.
- Strong understanding of electric motors and motor test methodology
- Experience of TestSimulation correlation in the component / subsystem / models.
- Strong communication skills and experience with presenting results and recommendations to multidisciplinary teams.
PreferredExperience
- Masters Degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering
- 5 years of Automotive powertrain development and validation experience including rotating electric machine NVH and power electronic disciplines.
- Experience in electric vehicle powertrains including various traction motor and transmission architectures.
- Experience using JMAG COMSOL Ansys Maxwell MotorCAD or similar
- Experience with Matlab/Simulink Labview/Veristand CAS INCA Canalyzer Canape dSPACE/Control Desk power analysis equipment
- Team building and mentoring experience.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 25 domestic travel
Physical Requirements for NonPhysical Positions
While performing the duties of this job employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods of time occasionally bending or stooping lifting up to 25 pounds and prolonged periods of computer use.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Whats Cool About Working Here...
- Meaningful challenging work that will redefine automotive landscape and make EVs available to everyone
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Equity Compensation
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
Canoo is an equal opportunityaffirmative action employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local law.
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